The Postelles is an American indie rock, alternative rock, and indie pop band from New York City, formed in 2008. The group was established at the Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School by members Daniel Balk, Billy Cadden, David Dargahi, and John Speyer. The ensemble released its self-titled debut studio album, The Postelles, on June 7, 2011. The work was produced by Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes and recorded at Quad Studios and Looking Glass Studios in New York. The album was nominated for Best Rock/Hard Rock Album in the Independent Music Awards. During this period, the band performed at festivals including Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Iceland Airwaves, and toured with groups such as Kings of Leon, The Kooks, Vampire Weekend, Fun., Interpol, and The Kills. In April 2013, the quartet released its second studio album, ...And It Shook Me. The band’s music has also appeared in television media; the song "White Night" was featured in multiple episodes of the series Raising Hope.
